BS in Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in computer engineering program covers both computer hardware and software. We emphasize computer hardware - from the scale of individual transistors - up through embedded computers, networks, high-level languages, and software engineering. We design and implement digital logic and computer systems that integrate hardware and software components into functioning systems that meet a user-defined set of specifications.

The Experience

You can expect discussion and hands-on learning experiences in hardware, software and everything in between, such as:

Theory of Computation

Algorithms and data structures

Programming methodology and languages

Computer elements and architecture

To enhance your in-depth theoretical explorations, you will spend a significant amount of time in our various laboratories. Laboratories will emphasize experimentation as well as design, and are developed around industry practices and demands. This provides you with the most immersive and relevant engineering curriculum, giving you not only the technical knowledge, but also the practical skills that employers desire.

The Results

Over the past 10 years over 90% of our graduates have started their first professional career position within six months of graduation. Many have their first job arranged before they graduate. Most of our graduates go into the commercial world in industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, software development, and consumer electronics. Some of our graduates (about 10%) decide to go on to graduate school and some work for federal government agencies.

Additional Information

Below are some job/internship opportunities you can explore while attending Trine:

Wright-Patterson Airforce Base–Summer research.

Cooper Tire–Computer-controlled manufacturing.

DLZ–Multi-disciplinary architecture and planning firm.

BAE Engineering–Aircraft engine controls

Delphi–Integrated circuit fabrication.

ITT–Military radio design

Cooperative employmentis formalized in a full-time Trine University course: CO 050 - Co-Op Employment. Students must pre-register for this course before each semester's work assignment. A co-op experience may also be used for program credits through the course: CO 453 Co-Op Work Experience. This is a 3-credit course that students may register for in their senior year if they have completed three co-op assignments (including summer) the last term of co-op being within a calendar of graduation. The 3-credit course may be counted in the degree credit hour requirement (132 hours). Senior students in the 3-credit course are expected to submit a formal report detailing technical aspects of their employment.